The first of two Wycombe representatives, both of which feature in the defence, Ryan Tafazolli has been a key man in the Chairboys' promotion push, having earned a WhoScored.com rating of 7.43. The 30-year-old has won the third most aerial duels (84) of centre-backs in League One this season, while only two players have made more clearances (89) than the Wycombe centre-back. Released by St Helens as a junior, Cross could have perhaps been forgiven for thinking his chances of playing in the top flight had slipped through his fingers. Returning to community club Blackbrook, however, proved the starting point for his route back to the top. "I was working as a college tutor at the time, doing personal training," Cross said. "They asked me if I wanted to come on board and try it.New Salford signing Deon Cross "I had to control the game because in the first round it's hard but I did a good job.